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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and ST90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was manufactured very close to the ST90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Mini grades versus the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung ST90

 Mini ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Kodak Mini

 ST90 Mini 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung ST90

 Mini ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini features exterior measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Mini and the ST90.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and ST90 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and ST90.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Mini featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST90 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
24
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung ST90
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung ST90
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 gr (0.22 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $150